1. Quizzes & Games
  2. Word of the Day
  3. Video
  4. New Words
 

honestly
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


hon·est·ly

adverb \ˈä-nəst-lē\

Definition of HONESTLY

1
: in an honest manner: as
a : without cheating <counted the ballots honestly>
b : really, genuinely <was honestly scared>
c : without frills <food honestly prepared>
2
: to be honest : to tell the truth <honestly, I don't know>
See honestly defined for English-language learners »
See honestly defined for kids »

Examples of HONESTLY

  1. Officials counted the votes honestly.
  2. The bank has always dealt honestly with me.
  3. I can honestly say that I have never seen that man before today.
  4. He spoke honestly about the mistakes he had made.
  5. She honestly believes that she has been mistreated.

First Known Use of HONESTLY

14th century

Related to HONESTLY

Synonyms
admittedly, forsooth, frankly, actually, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily

Learn More About HONESTLY

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: honestness
Previous Word in the Dictionary: honest Injun
All Words Near: honestly

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up honestly? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
iPhone | iPad | Android | More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More
Facebook | Twitter